The flu vaccine is available from 1st of April 2026.
To book your influenza vaccination phone reception on 03 322 8121 or book via your portal (MyIndici) select book with nurse and then select Flu Vaccine Clinic.
Cost: $30 per vaccine
An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over 6 months.
It is FREE for :
People aged 65+
Pregnant people
people aged 6 months to under 65 years with eligible conditions*
children 4 years of age and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness
people aged 6 months to under 65 years with serious mental health and addiction conditions*
We have opened additional clinics, which can be booked online or by contacting reception. We will also be introducing walk-in clinic times soon, and further details will be shared once available.
After 10 years of dedicated service to our patients and team, Dr Caroline Mackenzie has advised that she will be retiring from General Practice on 29 October 2026.
Good news for parents and caregivers! From 1 September 2026, influenza vaccination is now funded for all children aged 6 months to under 5 years. Previously, funding was limited to children who met certain eligibility criteria. This has now been expanded in response to high rates of influenza illness and hospitalisations among young children.If your child is aged 6 months to under 5 years, they are now eligible for a funded flu vaccine. How many doses will my child need?If your child is 6 months to under 4 years and this is their first year receiving a flu vaccination, they will require 2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart. If your child has previously received a flu vaccination, they will generally require just 1 dose this year. It’s not too late to get vaccinated. The New Zealand flu season started later than usual and may continue for longer this year. The current flu vaccine is a good match for the influenza viruses currently circulating. Please contact Halswellhealth reception 03 322 8121 to book your child’s vaccination or you can book via your patient portal.
We are very sad to advise that our friend and colleague Anna Swain passed away this week, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with motor neurone disease.
